French Conversation · Level 156
28 words
French word
rudement
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁydəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbrudely
Example
Il m'a parlé rudement.
He spoke to me rudely.
More examples
Elle l'a repoussé rudement.
She rudely pushed him away.
Core concept
A rough-edged manner that can also push a description to a notably higher degree.
Common phrases
parler rudement
talk rudely
traiter rudement
treat someone rudely
répondre rudement
answer rudely
Similar words
sèchement: In a cold, curt manner that seems unconcerned.
grossièrement: In a coarse and offensive manner.
durement: In a harsh, forceful tone.
froidement: In a distant and emotionless manner.
Definition in French
Indique une manière impolie ou brusque ; familièrement, intensificateur signifiant « très ».
Word origin
French rudement comes from rude with the adverb-forming suffix -ment, while rude ultimately derives from Latin rudis, meaning rough or unpolished.
Usage tips
- As an intensifier, rudement is colloquial and less neutral than très, so it suits informal speech better than formal contexts.